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Heath Morrison shakes up top CMS staff
New jobs for top Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administrators and creation of a new administrative zone will help the district provide better service to schools and communities, Superintendent Heath Morrison said Wednesday.
Exciting program for Historical Society's Family Heritage gathering
The Historical Society's annual gift to Ashe County will take place at the Mount Jefferson Presbyterian Church on Friday and Saturday.
Commission develops, debates fracking rules for N.C.
While the North Carolina House and Senate have been debating and passing different versions of an energy jobs bill to allow fracking permits in March 2015, a state committee has been working on rules for oil and gas exploration and extraction.
Custom Neon performs Sunday at The Graduate
Custom Neon will perform at The Davis Graduate, 805 Russell Blvd., from 8 to 11 p.m. Sunday.
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Waynesville author shares miracles in her walk with God
The first chapter in Waynesville resident Ann Davis Melton's book is a gripping account of her son, Buddy's life-threatening accident and miraculous cure that included a visit from Jesus.
Jones County school bus driver named North Carolina's best
Charles Mantie was named the top school bus driver in North Carolina at the annual State School Bus Roadeo, held here on May 21. The Jones County Public Schools driver earned the distinction after navigating a school bus through an obstacle course that tested drivers' skills in mastering a diminishing clearance, backing, making a tight turn and ... (more)
House Roll-Call Votes HB 558 _ Soil and Water Districts Refunds: Allows for sales tax refunds for soil and water conservation districts for purchases of tangible personal property and services, other than electricity, telecommunications service, and ancillary service.
Demonstration of long-ago work coming to Smokies
On Saturday, June 15, visitors to the Mountain Farm Museum can watch open hearth cooking, soap making, corn shuck crafts and other southern Appalachian rural work that women did long ago.
In this role, Davis will oversee the department's $18 billion budget, including the $13 billion Medicaid budget.
Youth aviation camps to be held this month in W-S, Greensboro
The Tom Davis Aviation Career Education Academy is holding youth aviation camps in Winston-Salem and Greensboro this month, according to a press release .
Holiday travel: Gas cheaper; police watching roads, lakes
More Carolinas residents will hit the road this Memorial Day weekend than a year ago, and they’ll travel farther than in 2012, according to travel experts.
Seven students to attend 2013 Governor's School
Seven students will represent Nash-Rocky Mount Public Schools as they embark on a unique summer exploration of various subjects during the 2013 Governor's School Session.